Best The Center for the Restoration of Christian Culture Podcasts (2025)

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Living Theology 44:43

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For many, theology brings to mind dusty bookshelves, abstract arguments, and rigid dogmas. But what if theology wasn’t static? What if it could move, breathe, and shape the way we live, love, and lead in the world? In this episode, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen are joined by Dr. Lauren D. Sawyer to talk about living theology—a way of en…

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Recovery Week Reflections 46:34

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This episode engages the topic of abuse, particularly sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Dr. Dan Allender and Linda Royster, LCMHC—two of the leaders of our Recovery Week experiences—come together to reflect on the heart and history of this sacred work. Dan shares about the origins of Recovery Week in 1988, a gathering that began with a …

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The Cost and Gift of Creativity in Relationships with John and Sue Cunningham 46:43

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We are made in the image of a wildly creative God—and that means creativity lives in each of us. Yet, while it flows freely in childhood, many of us lose touch with it as adults, buried under busyness and productivity. What would it look like to recover creativity—not just for ourselves, but within our closest relationships? This week, Dan and Beck…

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Bickering, Kindness, and the Deep Roots of Love 46:03

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Marriage isn’t only shaped by the big events and ruptures—it’s also shaped by the little things. The small arguments that seem to surface again and again, the shifts in family roles as children grow up and move out, and even the physical changes that come with aging can quietly wear away at a relationship if left unspoken. In this episode of the Al…

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Blog Title “Enneagram and Marriage” with Christa Hardin 52:01

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What does it take to thrive in our relationships—not just survive—and how can the Enneagram help us along the way? In this episode of The Allender Center Podcast, Rachael Clinton Chen sits down with Christa Hardin, founder of Enneagram + Marriage and author of “The Enneagram in Marriage: Your Guide to Thriving Together in Your Unique Pairing.” Chri…

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Moving from Broken to Beloved with Brian Lee 56:42

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Spiritual abuse can shatter trust—not only in people and institutions, but sometimes even in God. It can leave survivors wondering if healing or belonging is possible on the other side of betrayal. In this conversation, Rachael Clinton Chen is joined by Brian Lee, founder of Broken to Beloved. Brian shares his story of growing up as a pastor’s kid,…

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Being a Faithful Witness in Harrowing Times with Rev. Marcos Canales & Rev. Dr. Robert Chao Romero 57:43

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What does it look like to stand with a community through fire—both literal and systemic? In this conversation, Rev. Marcos Canales and Rev. Dr. Robert Chao Romero join Rachael Clinton Chen to share their experiences leading and loving the Latino community in the Los Angeles area, especially during recent times of crisis. From homes lost and familie…

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“Raising Securely Attached Kids” with Eli Harwood 49:53

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What if the secret to more connected parenting isn’t about getting everything right — but about showing up enough to make things right when you don’t? In this week’s episode, Rachael Clinton Chen talks with Eli Harwood, aka @attachmentnerd — licensed therapist, award-winning author, and one of Instagram’s most trusted voices on attachment and paren…

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Trauma, Grief, and Disrupting Death-Dealing Systems with Dr. Jamie Eaddy 53:12

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If you’ve ever struggled to make space for your own grief—or wondered why so many people around you seem to push through pain without tending to it—this episode offers a compelling and liberating invitation. Host Rachael Clinton Chen and guest co-host Wendell Moss sit down with Dr. Jamie Eaddy. Dr. Jamie is a thanatologist, which is a professional …

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A Sabbath Summer, Part 3: Reflecting and Savoring 27:36

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In this final episode of the Sabbath Summer series, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen guide us into the often-overlooked final movement of Sabbath: reflection. We began with anticipation—the courageous act of imagining rest. Then moved into participation—embracing play even in the midst of reality’s messiness. And now, we arrive at reflecti…

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A Sabbath Summer, Part 2: Play, Disappointment, and Daring to Hope 26:25

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Last week, we talked about dreaming—giving ourselves permission to hope for delight and rest this summer. But what happens when those dreams meet reality? In Part 2 of the Sabbath Summer series, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen explore the tension between desire and disappointment—the beautiful and the broken that live side by side in us, …

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A Sabbath Summer, Part 1: Anticipating Rest 27:46

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What if Sabbath isn’t just a day on your calendar—but a mindset you carry with you into every part of your life? In the first bite-sized episode of our 3-part summer series, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen invite us to anticipate rest and play, not just plan for it. They explore how Sabbath can be more than a scheduled pause—it can be a r…

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The Dynamics of DARVO 49:10

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DARVO—”Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender”—is a powerful manipulation tactic often used to silence those who speak up about harm. In this episode, Dan and Rachael unpack how DARVO shows up not only in personal relationships but also in churches, politics, and other systems where power is protected at all costs. Together, they explore the dee…

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How to Bring Story Work to Your Faith Community with Petra Malekzadeh 47:21

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What does it take to cultivate real transformation in a faith community? Not just busier programs or better Bible studies, but real change – mind, body, and soul? In this episode, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen talk with Petra Malekzadeh, Facilitation Development Manager at the Allender Center, about what it looks like to bring story wor…

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“Heaven Help Us” with John Kasich 52:19

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If you like a good story, we think you’ll like this episode. This week, we’re honored to welcome John Kasich—a national leader, lifelong public servant, and gifted storyteller. Throughout his career, he’s met thousands of people, and he’s here to share just a few of the stories that have stayed with him. As the 69th Governor of Ohio (2011–2019), Go…

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“Experience Jesus. Really.” with John Eldredge 50:44

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We’re living in a time that’s quietly—but profoundly—reshaping our souls. Formed by a world of speed, efficiency, and endless information, most of us have been trained to seek quick answers, avoid ambiguity, and live with the belief that if we just do X, then Y will happen. It's not our fault—we’ve been discipled by our cultural moment, where data …

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“Saving Face” with Aimee Byrd 51:57

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Have you ever felt unseen in a place where you were supposed to be known? Or like the more you tried to bring your true self forward, the more you were asked to hide it? Today on the podcast, author Aimee Byrd joins Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen to talk about her new book, Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced…

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Trauma, Addiction, and the Twelve Steps – Part 2 with Ian Morgan Cron 39:50

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What if your first addiction wasn’t to a substance, but to someone’s approval? In part two of our conversation with Ian Morgan Cron, we go deeper into the cycle of addiction, codependency, and the hope of recovery. Whether you're struggling with a relationship, a habit, a performance-driven mindset, or just the weight of trying to “be good,” this e…

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Trauma, Addiction, and the Twelve Steps – Part 1 with Ian Morgan Cron 45:21

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Underneath every addiction is a deeper ache—and a surprising path to healing. Bestselling author, therapist, and Episcopal priest Ian Morgan Cron joins Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen to share insights from his newest book, The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Eve…

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“How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities” with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman 48:10

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What happens when a woman names harm in her church community—and instead of support, she’s met with silence, suspicion, or even exile? Too often, the church’s response to abuse and inequity reveals a painful truth: that protecting systems has taken precedence over protecting people. In this powerful and layered conversation, Dr. Andrew J. Bauman jo…

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The Research Behind Narrative Focused Trauma Care® 47:27

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If you’ve experienced the healing power of engaging your story—through a Story Workshop, Recovery Week, Narrative Focused Trauma Care® (NFTC) training, or a Story Group in your own context—you may have found yourself wondering: Why does this work feel so deeply transformative? What’s actually happening here? In this special episode, we’re pulling b…

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“Make Sense of Your Story” with Adam Young, LCSW 47:25

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Today Dan and Rachael welcome longtime friend and Allender Center Facilitator Adam Young, LCSW, to the podcast for a deeply moving conversation about the unexpected plot twists that shape our stories—and how they can become sacred invitations to connection, healing, and transformation. Adam, who is a counselor, author, podcast host, and an NFTC Cer…

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The Support That Ministry Leaders Need with Dr. Rose Madrid Swetman 49:38

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Pastors today are navigating a complex, demanding, and often overwhelming landscape. Beyond the pulpit, they're expected to show up as counselors, administrators, fundraisers, teachers, building caretakers—and more. Some research even suggests pastors are carrying the weight of 13 different roles. It’s no wonder so many feel stretched thin, exhaust…

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The Narrative of Good Friday 43:27

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Good Friday is often described as paradoxical—a day of deep sorrow somehow called “good.” In this moving episode of the Allender Center Podcast, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen invite us into that paradox, not just as observers of the crucifixion story, but as participants—people whose own stories of betrayal, abandonment, and suffering e…

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Sibling Dynamics 45:05

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Few relationships shape us like those with our siblings. Whether you have siblings, share a sibling-like bond with a cousin or family friend, or are a parent navigating sibling dynamics, these relationships often play a significant role in defining our identity. Since so many of our listeners have asked us to explore this topic, today on the Allend…

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Living Theology 44:43

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Recovery Week Reflections 46:34

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The Cost and Gift of Creativity in Relationships with John and Sue Cunningham 46:43

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Bickering, Kindness, and the Deep Roots of Love 46:03

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Blog Title “Enneagram and Marriage” with Christa Hardin 52:01

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Moving from Broken to Beloved with Brian Lee 56:42

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Being a Faithful Witness in Harrowing Times with Rev. Marcos Canales & Rev. Dr. Robert Chao Romero 57:43

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“Raising Securely Attached Kids” with Eli Harwood 49:53

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Trauma, Grief, and Disrupting Death-Dealing Systems with Dr. Jamie Eaddy 53:12

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A Sabbath Summer, Part 3: Reflecting and Savoring 27:36

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A Sabbath Summer, Part 2: Play, Disappointment, and Daring to Hope 26:25

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A Sabbath Summer, Part 1: Anticipating Rest 27:46

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The Dynamics of DARVO 49:10

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How to Bring Story Work to Your Faith Community with Petra Malekzadeh 47:21

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“Heaven Help Us” with John Kasich 52:19

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“Experience Jesus. Really.” with John Eldredge 50:44

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“Saving Face” with Aimee Byrd 51:57

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Trauma, Addiction, and the Twelve Steps – Part 2 with Ian Morgan Cron 39:50

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Trauma, Addiction, and the Twelve Steps – Part 1 with Ian Morgan Cron 45:21

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“How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities” with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman 48:10

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The Research Behind Narrative Focused Trauma Care® 47:27

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“Make Sense of Your Story” with Adam Young, LCSW 47:25

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The Support That Ministry Leaders Need with Dr. Rose Madrid Swetman 49:38

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The Narrative of Good Friday 43:27

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Sibling Dynamics 45:05